Drones banned from flying in Manila, Clark during ASEAN Summit —CAAP

Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) will not be allowed to fly in certain areas in Manila and Clark, Pampanga as part of security measures for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to be held from November 9 to 17.

In an advisory, the CAAP reminded all operators and hobbyist of the strict implementation of a “no-fly zone” in areas where the 31st ASEAN Summit will be held.

"CAAP issued notice to airmen (NOTAM B4588/17) no drone operations from 09-17 November 2017, 40 nautical miles radius centered on Luneta Park and NOTAM (B4593/17), 40 nautical miles radius centered on Clark DVOR (Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Directional Range)," it said.

A DVOR is a short-range radio navigation system used for aircraft and pilot guidance.

CAAP said that under the Memorandum Circular No. 21 series of 2014 dated June, 2014 and its amendments in Memorandum Circular No. 35 dated November 2014,it prohibits the flying of UAVs over populated areas, and restricted areas such as airports and “no-fly zones” such as military training camps and Malacanang Palace.

The memorandum states that no person may operate an UAV for hire or rewards unless in possession of an UAV Certificate of Authorization from CAAP that authorizes the person to operate the UAV.

Owners or operators are required to register their equipment with the CAAP, and secure a certification to operate from the agency.

Under the provisions of the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, any operators found violating rules of the memorandum will be fined between P300,000 to P500,000 depending on the gravity of violations. — Ted Cordero/MDM, GMA News